Transparency
You handed us your cargo. Here is exactly what happens next.
No black boxes. Every step is visible, tracked, and explained — from the moment your truck arrives at the port to the day your RoDTEP credit arrives.
First time exporting? Complete this one-time setup first.
These are done once per company. Once set up, all future shipments are faster.
Get your IEC Code
Importer Exporter Code — apply online at DGFT portal (dgft.gov.in). Fee: ₹500. Takes 1–2 working days. This is mandatory for all commercial exports.
Register AD Code at port
AD Code (Authorised Dealer Bank Code) links your bank account to the port. Must be done once per port where you export. Ambeza helps you register this.
Register on ICEGATE
ICEGATE is the customs portal where your Shipping Bill will be filed. Your CHA (us) files on your behalf once you are registered.
Get RCMC if needed
Registration Cum Membership Certificate from your export promotion council (APEDA, FIEO, CHEMEXCIL, etc.). Required for sector-specific benefits and some certifications.
Register for GST LUT
Letter of Undertaking (LUT) for GST allows you to export without paying IGST upfront. File online on GST portal — valid for one year.
Open forex account
Your bank needs to set up a forex account to receive foreign currency payments. Discuss with your banker before the first shipment.
Ambeza onboarding
Share your IEC, GST certificate, and AD Code with us. We set up your profile for all future shipments.
After handover — 10 steps from CFS to completion
Every step shown. Every document named. Nothing hidden.
Cargo arrives at CFS / ICD
Our truck delivers your cargo to the CFS (Container Freight Station) or ICD (Inland Container Depot) as per the port. Cargo is weighed, inspected for count vs packing list, and a CFS Receipt is issued.
Cargo stuffed into container
For FCL (Full Container Load): your container is allocated and stuffed. For LCL (shared container): cargo is consolidated with other exporters' cargo at the CFS. Container seal number recorded.
CHA files Shipping Bill on ICEGATE
This is the master export declaration. Our CHA submits: your IEC, exporter details, HSN code, product description, declared value, quantity, port, vessel/flight details, drawback/RoDTEP claims.
ICEGATE risk engine assigns channel
The customs risk engine automatically assigns a clearance channel based on your exporter profile, HSN code, value, and random sampling.
Auto-cleared. No physical examination. Most shipments qualify.
Documents checked by customs officer. No physical examination of goods.
Physical examination of cargo. Ambeza CHA present throughout. Usually same day.
Examination / assessment (if needed)
Yellow channel: customs officer verifies documents only — no physical examination. Red channel: Ambeza CHA officer is present during physical examination of cargo. Examination results recorded.
LEO — Let Export Order issued
This is the customs department's formal permission to export. Once LEO is issued, your cargo is legally cleared for export from India. No further customs examination after this.
Gate Pass from port / CFS
After LEO, the port or CFS issues a Gate Pass. This is the physical container release document. The Gate Pass allows the container to exit the CFS/port to be loaded onto the vessel.
Container loaded onto vessel / aircraft
Container is loaded. Bill of Lading (for sea) or Airway Bill (for air) is issued by the carrier. This is your contract with the carrier and proof that cargo has been shipped.
EGM filed by carrier
Export General Manifest is filed by the shipping line or airline with customs after the vessel/aircraft departs. EGM filing is what triggers your RoDTEP credit and Duty Drawback eligibility.
FIRC — proof of payment
Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate is issued by your bank when your buyer's foreign currency payment arrives in your account. This completes the export cycle.
LEO vs Gate Pass — what is the difference?
These two documents are often confused. Here is what each one means.
LEO — Let Export Order
Who issues it: Indian Customs (CBIC)
What it means: Customs has cleared your cargo for export. No further customs examination. Legal permission to take cargo out of India.
Appears on: Your Shipping Bill (endorsed by customs officer)
Why it matters: Without LEO, your cargo cannot be loaded. It is the customs clearance certificate for exports.
Gate Pass
Who issues it: Port Authority / CFS management
What it means: Physical permission for the container to exit the CFS gate and move to the vessel loading area.
Appears on: Separate CFS/port document
Why it matters: Without Gate Pass, the truck driver cannot take the container to the ship. LEO must come before Gate Pass.
What Ambeza delivers to you — every shipment
Shipping Bill copy (with LEO endorsed)
Your proof of customs clearance
Bill of Lading (sea) or Airway Bill (air)
Your contract with the carrier
Certificate of Origin
Proof goods were made in India
All product-specific certificates
Phytosanitary, CoA, FSSAI, etc.
Live tracking link
See where your cargo is at all times
RoDTEP / Drawback tracking confirmation
We monitor your refunds for you
FIRC tracking (post-payment)
We confirm your bank has reported remittance